Amherst, NY

Town Board

Town Board

The Amherst Town Board is scheduled to approve five bond resolutions totaling $1.615 million for infrastructure and facility improvements. The agenda includes actions on waterline replacements, historic landmark designations, and various departmental contracts. Residents will also have the opportunity to comment on development reviews and public improvement permits.

• Approval of five bond resolutions: North Forest Park Renovations ($715,000), Audubon Golf Course Renovations ($500,000), APD IT Improvements ($175,000), Townwide Centralized Security ($100,000), and NARC Stairway Replacement ($125,000).
• Public hearings requested for local historic landmark designations at 46-58 Getzville Road, 4511-4521 Main Street, and 305 Brompton Road.
• Award of bid for Solid Waste & Recycling Services and contract extensions for snow removal with the University at Buffalo.
• Authorization for waterline replacement projects on Dutchmill Lane, Paul Dr., and Philip Dr., as well as fire hydrant installations on Cindy Drive, Ava Lane, and Kim Circle.
• Resolution of support for the Legacy Village Affordable Senior Housing Project and its 2026 application.

Traffic-Safety Board

Historic Preservation Commission

Arts and Culture in Public Places Board

Amherst Veterans Committee

Town Board

Town Board

Zoning Board of Appeals

Recycling and Waste Committee

Youth Board

Tree Board

Design Advisory Board

Planning Board

Town Board

Amherst Veterans Committee

Historic Preservation Commission

Traffic-Safety Board

Town Board

Town Board

Arts and Culture in Public Places Board

Zoning Board of Appeals

Tree Board

Planning Board

Town Board

Recycling and Waste Committee

Youth Board

Design Advisory Board

Town Board

Town Board

Amherst Veterans Committee

Traffic-Safety Board

Town Board

Town Board

Historic Preservation Commission

Arts and Culture in Public Places Board

Zoning Board of Appeals

Youth Board

Recycling and Waste Committee

Planning Board

Design Advisory Board

Town Board

Traffic-Safety Board

Amherst Veterans Committee

Historic Preservation Commission

Arts and Culture in Public Places Board

Town Board

Town Board

Youth Board

Recycling and Waste Committee

Design Advisory Board

Town Board

Amherst Veterans Committee

Zoning Board of Appeals

Planning Board

Design Advisory Board

Zoning Board of Appeals

Planning Board

Design Advisory Board

Zoning Board of Appeals

Planning Board

Design Advisory Board

Planning Board

Zoning Board of Appeals

Design Advisory Board

Zoning Board of Appeals

Planning Board

Design Advisory Board

Zoning Board of Appeals

Planning Board

Design Advisory Board

Zoning Board of Appeals

Design Advisory Board

Zoning Board of Appeals

Planning Board

Design Advisory Board

Planning Board

Recycling and Waste Committee

Zoning Board of Appeals

Board of Ethics

Arts and Culture in Public Places Board

The Arts and Culture in Public Places Board is meeting to discuss routine updates, including the treasurer's report, grant reconciliation, and various art projects. They will also review the annual report for the Town Board and plan upcoming events like the September luncheon and Kite Day.

• Status of 2025 Grant Reconciliation with Grantees
• 8 traffic boxes painted, 4 in process; Casey walkway/bike path project moving forward
• Dog box by Ali Lazik at N. Forest/Heim to be replaced; plan needed for retired painted boxes
• U.S. Seal Painted Box approved on local traffic cabinet
• Old business: aluminum sculptures, benches, by-laws review

Town Board

Traffic-Safety Board

Amherst Veterans Committee

Design Advisory Board

Historic Preservation Commission

The Amherst Historic Preservation Commission is meeting to review a Certificate of Appropriateness for a doorway at the Harlem Road Community Center, conduct a code review, and discuss pending landmark nominations. The May 12 minutes were not approved due to a failed vote and will be reconsidered next meeting.

• Harlem Road Community Center - Certificate of Appropriateness (doorway)
• HPC Code Review
• Pending Landmark Nominations
• May 12, 2026 minutes approval failed (Ayes 3, Noes 0, Abstain 1, Absent 2)

The Historic Preservation Commission approved a Certificate of Appropriateness for restoring the front door of the Harlem Road Community Center, with a 5-0 vote (1 abstention, 1 absent). The commission also approved minutes from May 12 and June 9 meetings. No action was taken on code review, pending landmark nominations, or CLG grants, which were only discussed.

• Approved Certificate of Appropriateness for Harlem Road Community Center doorway restoration (5-0, 1 abstention)
• Approved May 12, 2026 minutes (5-0, 1 abstention)
• Approved June 9, 2026 minutes (4-0, 2 abstentions)

Arts and Culture in Public Places Board

The Arts and Culture in Public Places Board is meeting to discuss routine updates and several ongoing projects. Key items include a motion to print 125 color copies of a flyer for the town's 250th celebration, updates on grants, outreach events, and public art projects like traffic boxes and aluminum sculptures. The agenda is largely procedural, with no major policy decisions or large contracts.

• Motion for 125 color copies of 'Paint Amherst, Red, White, and Blue' flyer for handouts and store display
• Status of 2025 Grant Reconciliation with Grantees
• Update on traffic box art and logo placement
• Review of aluminum sculptures and benches (old business)
• By-laws review

The Arts & Culture in Public Places Board approved spending up to $300 to purchase 1,000 replacement traffic box postcards if the existing extras cannot be found. The board also tabled the 250th 'Paint Amherst Red, White, and Blue' contest until February 2027, and discussed upcoming events including Art Start, Let's Do Lunch, and Kite Day at Harvest Fest.

• Approved up to $300 for 1,000 replacement traffic box postcards if extras cannot be found (motion passed)
• Tabled the 250th 'Paint Amherst Red, White, and Blue' contest until next February
• Approved June minutes with edits
• Adjourned at 8:32 pm

Amherst Veterans Committee

Amherst Committee on Disabilities

Town Board

The Amherst Town Board will hold public hearings on a new local law regulating battery energy storage systems and a draft environmental impact statement for the Boulevard Central District. The board will also approve bond resolutions for land acquisition and road safety improvements, and review various departmental contracts and personnel appointments.

• Public hearing on Resolution 2026-504 to amend Chapter 203 to regulate Battery Energy Storage Systems
• Resolution 2026-505 for land acquisition at 218 and 330 Maple Road via an amended bond resolution of $1,650,000
• Resolution 2026-506 for Casey Road Pedestrian and Bicycle Safety Improvements Phase 2 via a supplemental bond resolution of $300,000
• Resolution 2026-507 for Klein Road Corridor Transportation Improvements Phase 2 via a bond resolution of $225,000
• Public Improvement Permits for paving, waterline, sanitary sewer, and storm systems at 1789 Dodge Road (Holland Heights)

The Amherst Town Board held a regular meeting on July 6, 2026, and approved a series of resolutions, including a $1.65 million bond for land acquisition at 218 and 330 Maple Road. The board also authorized bonds for transportation projects on Casey Road and Klein Road, and adopted an updated exempt employee benefits policy. Public hearings were held on a proposed battery energy storage system regulation and the Boulevard Central District environmental impact statement, with decisions scheduled or hearings closed.

• Adopted $1.65M bond for land acquisition at 218 and 330 Maple Road (5-0)
• Adopted $300,000 supplemental bond for Casey Road Pedestrian and Bicycle Safety Improvements Phase 2 (5-0)
• Adopted $225,000 bond for Klein Road Corridor Transportation Improvements Phase 2 (5-0)
• Adjourned public hearing on Battery Energy Storage Systems regulation; decision set for July 27 (5-0)
• Closed public hearing on Boulevard Central District Supplemental Draft Generic Environmental Impact Statement (5-0)
• Adopted updated Exempt Employee Benefit Policy effective September 1, 2026 (5-0)
• Approved six public improvement permits for Holland Heights and Regency Commons developments (5-0)
• Approved fee waivers for St. John Maron Maronite Church and Amherst Symphony Orchestra (5-0)

Town Board

The Amherst Town Board will hold public hearings and consider resolutions on storm sewer pipe lining ($750,000 bond) and parallel peanut line and WWTP studies ($1,190,000 bond). They will also vote on appointments, contracts, and several other items, including a demolition hearing for 790 Dodge Rd. and a request to schedule a public hearing on a term limits local law.

• Bond resolution for 2026 Storm Sewer Pipe Lining - $750,000
• Bond resolution for 2026 Parallel Peanut Line and WWTP Studies - $1,190,000
• Request to schedule public hearing for demolition of 790 Dodge Rd.
• Resolution to declare Harlem Road Community Center blighted for CDBG funding
• Award RFQ for Town Comprehensive Plan (CRS #6351)

Town Board

This is a procedural work session of the Amherst Town Board. The agenda lists only standard items: a pledge of allegiance, discussion of Town Board meeting agenda items, and an executive session for employment history, litigation, and potential real estate sale. No specific decisions or substantive topics are detailed.

• Executive session for employment history of particular person(s)
• Executive session for proposed, pending, and current litigation(s)
• Executive session for proposed sale of real property when publicity might affect value
• Attorney-client privileged discussion

The Amherst Town Board met for a work session on June 22, 2026, but took no substantive public decisions. The board entered executive session to discuss employment history, litigation, potential real property sale, and attorney-client privileged matters, then adjourned.

• Entered executive session for employment, litigation, property sale, and legal matters
• Adjourned without public action

Tree Board

Planning Board

The Amherst Planning Board will hold a public hearing on a proposed addition to a religious facility at 757 Hopkins Road and a request to amend the SEQR findings for the Muir Woods Site B development to allow a 160-unit townhome project. The townhome request was previously adjourned from the April 16, 2026 meeting. No other substantive items are on the agenda.

• Public hearing: proposed building addition for Center for Jewish Life Inc. at 757 Hopkins Road (SP-1995-16_A)
• Public hearing: request to amend SEQR certification for 17.13 acres at 770 John James Audubon Parkway (Z-2002-09_F)
• Proposed 160-unit townhome development on eastern portion of Muir Woods Site B, serviced by private roadways
• No subdivisions, rezonings, or miscellaneous items on the agenda

The Amherst Planning Board unanimously approved a request to amend the SEQR findings for the 17.13-acre 'Muir Woods Site B' property at 770 John James Audubon Parkway. The amendment allows for a 160-unit townhome development on the eastern portion of the site, a use not previously contemplated. The board also approved a site plan for a 9,714 sq ft addition to the Center for Jewish Life at 757 Hopkins Road.

• Approved SEQR amendment for 160-unit townhome development at Muir Woods Site B (6-0)
• Approved site plan for 9,714 sq ft addition to Center for Jewish Life at 757 Hopkins Road (6-0)
• Approved Negative Declaration for Center for Jewish Life addition (6-0)
• Approved minutes of May 21, 2026 meeting (6-0)

Youth Board

Zoning Board of Appeals

The Amherst Zoning Board of Appeals will hold a regular meeting on June 16, 2026, to hear four appeals. These include a request for an area variance for a garage at 284 Ayer Road, two special use permits for accessory dwelling units (ADUs) under the Town's pilot program, and an administrative appeal of a revoked building permit. The board will also approve minutes from the May 19, 2026 meeting.

• 284 Ayer Road: area variance for garage exceeding building area and height limits
• 254 Getzville Road: special use permit for accessory dwelling unit (ADU)
• 24 Wayside Court: special use permit for accessory dwelling unit (ADU)
• 44 Glen Meadow Drive: administrative appeal of building permit revocation
• Approval of minutes from May 19, 2026 meeting

The Zoning Board of Appeals approved an area variance for a garage at 284 Ayer Road, and special use permits for accessory dwelling units at 254 Getzville Road and 24 Wayside Court, all unanimously. An administrative appeal for 44 Glen Meadow Drive was withdrawn. The board tabled approval of the May 19, 2026 minutes.

• Approved area variance at 284 Ayer Road (3-0)
• Approved special use permit for ADU at 254 Getzville Road (3-0)
• Approved special use permit for ADU at 24 Wayside Court (3-0)
• Administrative appeal at 44 Glen Meadow Drive withdrawn
• Tabled approval of May 19, 2026 minutes (3-0)

Traffic-Safety Board

The Amherst Traffic-Safety Board will review several traffic-safety requests, including an all-way stop at Cottonwood Drive and Pin Oak, pedestrian crossing signage at Paradise Road and Haymarket Square, and a raised crosswalk on Westmoreland Road. They will also consider a parking restriction on Fair Woods Drive and discuss site plans for a religious facility, a Wegmans market, and a commercial building. Old business includes awaiting the Town Attorney on e-bike/e-scooter rules and a bike path crossing study.

• All-way stop request at Cottonwood Drive and Pin Oak Intersection
• Pedestrian safety review at Sheridan Drive and Mill Street driveway
• Raised crosswalk review on Westmoreland Road between Washington Hwy. and Berryman Drive
• Parking restriction 'No Parking' Friday 11 am-5 pm on Fair Woods Drive from raised island to Heim Road
• Site plan: 5275 Sheridan Drive – Wegmans Food Market vehicle use area & landscape revisions

Historic Preservation Commission

The Amherst Historic Preservation Commission will approve May 12 minutes and discuss membership and the HPC code. The meeting includes an executive session to interview a candidate for a commission vacancy. No specific property reviews or public hearings are listed on the agenda.

• Executive session to interview for commission vacancy
• Discussion of HPC code
• Discussion of membership

The Historic Preservation Commission recommended Kayla Clark for a commission vacancy after an executive session interview. The May 12, 2026 minutes approval was adjourned to the next meeting due to a failed majority vote. No other substantive decisions were made; items discussed included memberships, code changes, and landmark nominations.

• Recommended Kayla Clark for commission membership (4-0)
• Adjourned May 12, 2026 minutes approval to July 14, 2026 (3-0-1)

Arts and Culture in Public Places Board

Town Board

The Amherst Town Board is holding its regular meeting on June 8, 2026, with several resolutions and public hearings. Key items include a request to waive sidewalks for the Regency Commons subdivision on Birch Lane, a public hearing on removing a parking restriction on Coronation Drive, and a proposed text amendment to zoning for battery energy storage systems. The board will also consider appointments to various boards and committees, and enter executive session for personnel, litigation, and real property matters.

• Resolution 2026-457: Request to waive sidewalks for Regency Commons Subdivision (7-81 Birch Lane)
• Resolution 2026-455: Set public hearing to remove parking restriction on Coronation Drive between Hartford Road and Rosemont Drive
• Resolution 2026-467: Set public hearing for text amendment to Chapter 203 (Zoning) on Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS)
• Resolution 2026-462: Award Bid #2026025 for Police Vehicles
• Resolution 2026-458: Set public hearing to repeal Chapter 22 (Freedom of Information)

The Amherst Town Board unanimously denied Regency Builders' request to waive sidewalk installation along Birch Lane in the Regency Commons subdivision, upholding the Planning Board's original condition. The board also approved several administrative items, including awarding a police vehicle contract, setting public hearings, and authorizing budget transfers.

• Denied sidewalk waiver for Regency Commons subdivision (7-81 Birch Lane) (5-0)
• Awarded police vehicle bid to Van Bortel Ford, $377,378 (5-0)
• Set public hearing for July 27, 2026 on removing parking restriction on Coronation Drive (5-0)
• Set public hearing for July 6, 2026 on Battery Energy Storage System zoning amendment (5-0)
• Set public hearing for July 6, 2026 to repeal Chapter 22 (Freedom of Information) (5-0)
• Approved budget transfers and amendments including $614,310 CDBG and $874,506 HOME funds (5-0)
• Appointed Cheryl Terranova to Amherst Community Diversity Commission (5-0)
• Authorized $9,069.92 payment to D&W Diesel and Electric for stump grinder engine (5-0)

Amherst Committee on Disabilities

Amherst Veterans Committee

Amherst Government Financial Advisory Board

The Amherst Government Financial Advisory Board will meet to approve minutes from March 19, 2026, receive updates on prior correspondence and audit status, and introduce the new Comptroller. The main new business is an initial review of the FY2025 external audit management letter, covering topics such as untimely deposits by town departments, accounts receivable for the ICE Center, and lack of standardized capital project policies. The board will also receive the Single Audit Report and Management Letter from D&M.

• Initial review of FY2025 external audit management letter
• Discussion of town departments with untimely deposits
• Accounts receivable for ICE Center
• Lack of standardized policies for capital projects
• Receipt of Single Audit Report and Management Letter from D&M

Design Advisory Board

The board continued its review of the Design Guidelines for Mixed-Use Districts, discussing and approving several changes to sections B-5 through B-7 and C. Changes included rewording intent statements, adding materials like composite panels, removing a subsection on decorative masonry, and adding a new subsection on curb zone distinction. No design review applications were submitted, and the board deferred a decision on rescheduling the September meeting.

• Approved minutes of March 26, 2026 (3-0, 2 absent)
• Continued review of Design Guidelines, making changes to sections B-5, B-6, B-7, and C
• Removed subsection B-7d on decorative masonry materials
• Added new subsection C-3c on curb zone distinction
• Deferred decision on rescheduling September meeting to full board